reference
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At least if they don’t understand the actual references they get the archetype.
From Los Angeles Times
Mary, her right arm extended toward Christ in a gesture of farewell or a reference to heaven above, forms part of a diagonal cutting across the painting that adds more dynamism to the drama.
The film alternates between chronicling the progress of Jacobs’ Spring 2024 show and diving deeper into his vast references and his relationship with Coppola.
From Salon
Boston said she and her collaborators would often reference specific films — everything from “The Celebration” to “Uncut Gems” — as a shorthand for the tone they were hoping to strike in a given episode.
From Los Angeles Times
She responded, “You mean all the RFPs” — referencing requests for proposals from companies seeking contracts with the district — later texting him, “You’re so lucky. I’m on the selection committee,” prosecutors say.
From Los Angeles Times
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